The Vacationer
Large Capacity Indestructible 1/4″ Steel Mailbox

The Vacationer
Large Capacity Indestructible 1/4″ Steel Mailbox

(6 customer reviews)

From: Original price was: $745.00.Current price is: $649.00.

Lock Options

Add a Rear Door

Spacious. Secure. Ready for Your Getaway.

The Vacationer is built like our best-selling Fortress—but with 6 extra inches of depth for extended mail holds.  This mail vault is designed to store 3–4 weeks of mail, it features a covered incoming slot with pull-down handle, a ¼” steel shell, reinforced 3/16” recessed doors, and has a designated outgoing mail compartment. It even includes a ¼” steel flag built to last.

Peace of Mind While You’re Away

Whether you’re off-grid or out of town, the Vacationer has you covered. At 136 pounds, it’s a serious deterrent—and a secure vault for your mail. No need to pause delivery or call in favors. Just enjoy your trip and come home to everything exactly where it should be.

Expecting Packages?

Pair the Vacationer with our Slam Lock to securely accept larger deliveries. With the Slam Lock, interior package space expands to 10” x 11” x 16”—making it ideal for high-volume mail and parcel protection.

Meets all USPS Requirements

See Available Accessories for This Mailbox!

Description

This is How It Works!

The mail carrier will pull down on the handle, revealing the incoming mail slot at the top (11.5” W x 1.75” H). Your incoming mail will be inserted and will drop down into the locked compartment. You are the only one with a key! Your mail awaits you, safely protected inside.

The Vacationer also has outgoing capacity. When the handle is pulled down, an outgoing mail shelf, (completely enclosed, and separate from the incoming area), is behind the door, below the incoming mail slot. The Vacationer comes with a flag. Your outgoing mail cannot be locked by postal standards, but it’s out of sight, behind a door.

The Vacationer is pre-drilled on the bottom. 4 holes, 6 ¾” apart, and designed to fit our Large Posts. It can also be mounted to existing surfaces.

It comes with our amazing, thick powder-coating finish to combat all the elements.

Special features for the Vacationer Mailbox:

  • 136 LBS. of steel for extreme mail security!
  • 1/4″ thick steel shell
  • 3/16″ thick reinforced steel doors
  • 2″ continuous welded steel hinge
  • 3″ x 5″ x 11 1/2″ outgoing compartment
  • Recessed doors to prevent prying
  • All hand-welded design (no spot welds or rivets)
  • 1 3/4″ x 11 1/2″ incoming mail slot
  • 8″ depth of recessed slot design to:
    • Accept small packages
    • Keep hands out!
  • Brushed satin nickel pull
  • 2 heavy-duty magnets
  • Free 1-3/4″ vinyl adhesive address numbers for the front door
    • Request specific numbers at the time of order
    • Larger side numbers, reflective numbers, and street names are available
  • High-performance powder coating inside and out
    • Standard Colors (Slate Gray or Glossy Black)
    • Special colors available for an additional cost
    • Online Color Chart
  • Can be custom adjusted and upgraded:
    • Any custom solid powder coating color available (+$169 per order)
    • Pre-drilled for mounting on our steel posts or racks
  • Can be installed on most surfaces with pre-drilled holes
    • Add a matching in-ground steel post (5″ x 5″ x 57″)
    • Surface mount (break-away) posts available
    • Can be installed on most surfaces or encased in masonry
  • *Rear Door access available for an additional cost
vacationer cutaway
Additional information
POWDER COATING COLOR *

Glossy Black

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Slate Gray

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Custom Color + $169 (contact us for desired color)

Weight 133 lbs
Dimensions 23 × 12 × 18 in
POWDER COATING COLOR *

Glossy Black

,

Slate Gray

,

Custom Color + $169 (contact us for desired color)

Weight 48 lbs
Dimensions 57 × 5 × 5 in
Size

Large 57" In-Ground Post

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Large 32" Surface Mount Post

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Large 36" Surface Mount Post

Color

Glossy Black

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Slate Gray

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Custom Color – Cost added to mailbox

Reviews (6)

6 reviews for The Vacationer
Large Capacity Indestructible 1/4″ Steel Mailbox

  1. Andy O.

    Had a VACATIONER for the last 10+ years …..

    I may buy a spare or two

  2. Randy B.

    Thank you for making such a superior mailbox!
    The Vacationer mailbox that you guys made for me worked perfect for my DIY mailbox project.

  3. James S

    She’s beautiful. Thank you!

  4. Verified Customer

    Our mailbox was hit today by a speeding AT&T service van. Our Fort Knox Vacationer flew through the air, only to be stopped by the support wires for an electrical pole. The Vacationer and post remained attached, landing in a ditch but staying intact despite the rainstorm.

    We had to use cranes and a pickup truck to lift the extremely well-built, heavy-duty steel box out from underwater.

    I purchased the Fort Knox Vacationer because we were experiencing mail theft—a problem that the Fort Knox mailbox completely prevented. I called Fort Knox shortly after the accident occurred, left a message, and was called back within the hour. The representative mentioned that she had our records from 2015 when the mailbox was purchased. I told her that we would like the exact same mailbox with the same security lock system. She had all the records, including the key code for the Medico lock system, so I ordered the exact same mailbox: the Vacationer, with the same post and interior light, without any hesitation.

    Thank you for your dedication in providing an American-made, heavy-duty mailbox that is well worth the price. Thank you again for making such a wonderful mailbox!

  5. Eric Pannell

    The vacationer I bought just came and wow it is a beast! I puchsed it because we are out of town for a few days at a time and the standard box was getting full allot I had no idea it was so well built, very impressive.
    My Daughter and son-in-law just purchased a house that is outside of town and we decided to buy them one for a housewarming gift then they will never have a worry.
    Thank you again.

  6. Kimberly S.

    Wanted to say thanks, we received the mailbox and it is literally built like a tank lol we love it!

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Shipping Options

When Will Your Mailbox Ship?

We have a lot of different models and options, so our inventory is always fluctuating.  We are currently very busy, and below are our average wait times.  If your mailbox is in stock, it will ship the same or next business day. Otherwise, here are our average wait times if not in stock*:

  • 10" Mailboxes (M1-LT & Small Standard): 1 week
  • 12" Mailboxes (Large Standard and Fortress): 1-2 weeks
  • 18" Mailboxes (Vacationer & Senator): 2-3 weeks
  • The Package Box, Vaults & CBUs: 2-4 weeks
  • Ballot Boxes: 4 weeks
  • Smaller accessories if shipping separate will ship the same or next business day
  • Custom work and custom Colors will add 1 week to the above time frames
  • Extra keys can take 10-12 days for delivery
  • FedEx Ground transportation: 1-5 Business Days
  • Freight transportation: 1-9 Business Days

*Larger quantities or custom orders will take longer.  Feel free to contact us with a more precise shipping date. 

All Products Ship USPS, FedEx or by Freight at no charge.

Fort Knox Mailbox, LLC. will choose the shipping method in which all items are shipped.  Specified shipping by the customer can add a shipping cost.

All keys will ship via USPS priority.  Expedited shipping is an option for a fee.

Our mailboxes, except for the Package Box, Vaults and our CBUs ship FedEx Ground.

If you order a quantity of 4 or more larger items (Mailboxes and Posts), your order will likely ship via Freight.

For freight shipments, if shipping to a business and/or have access to a forklift or loading dock, you can select this option for a discount.  If selected, and shipping is not to a business or you do not have a forklift or loading dock, then Fort Knox Mailbox, LLC. can charge for the misinformation after delivery.  Please make sure that the delivery information is correct.

Large Items & Larger Quantities Ship Freight

Please call us at (800)206-8067 or contact us here for all your shipping questions.

Order quantities of 4 or more mailboxes can ship freight depending on location and accessorials needed.

The T-Post for 3 generally ships either FedEx Ground or Freight. We will make the T-Post for 3 in two pieces (Not all welded together) and ship it FedEx ground to be securely bolted together at installation.

Locks & Keys ship USPS

All locks and keys ship free via USPS when ordered separately from a mailbox.  Expedited shipping is available for an additional cost.  Please Contact US for details and pricing.